Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

244. Community Creates Change: Build Relationships That Actually Matter


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Why community is the most powerful tool for transformation.


Community isn't just a feel-good buzzword. According to Gina Bianchini, it's a catalyst for personal and collective transformation.

Bianchini is the CEO and founder of community-building platform, Mighty Networks, and author of the book Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life. "Community is when people come together, and every single member has something to give and something to receive," she explains. In contrast to the one-directional dynamic of a speaker and their audience or a creator and their following, Bianchini argues that the power of community lies in two-way exchanges, where each member benefits the group and benefits from it. "Community is the single most effective way to get results and transformation you just can't get on your own," she says.

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Bianchini joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss how to unlock the potential of purposeful communities. She shares strategies for finding your tribe during times of transition, the "people magic” created when we facilitate deep connections, and how creating community enables us to create the world and lives we imagine.

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Episode Reference Links:

  • Gina Bianchini
  • Gina’s Book: Purpose
  • Ep.174 Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful Moments 


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Chapters:

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (02:45) - Defining Community vs. Audience
  • (04:33) - Community as a Catalyst for Transformation
  • (07:09) - Finding the Right Community
  • (10:57) - The Future Story Framework
  • (13:50) - People Magic & Facilitation
  • (19:20) - The Final Three Questions
  • (25:12) - Conclusion

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